Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 167: Allison scanned the room, taking in the grimy details.

Cobwebs clung to every corner, as if time had abandoned the place long ago.

Even the windows were sealed shut, blocking out any hint of escape.

The only way out was through a narrow door, currently guarded by armed men fleeing unarmed would be pure folly.

But her eyes caught something a few shards of glass scattered across the floor.

Clearly, no one had bothered to clean them up.

With painstaking effort, Allison edged forward, her movements slow and calculated.

Her fingers, tightly bound, barely managed to close around a shard.

The simple act of reaching for it was Herculean.

Just as she pressed the sharp edge against the rope binding her wrists, the door flew open with a bang.

She quickly tucked the shard into her sleeve, concealing it from view.

Rugal shoved another figure into the room.

You think you can be the hero? Rescue this woman in distress? Youre dreaming, boy! Allison squinted against the harsh light streaming in from outside, barely able to make out the new arrival.

All she could discern was his solid build.

Then she heard his voice.

Dont touch me! Kellan.

What was he doing here? Surely he knew better than to walk straight into this death trap! He didnt resist as they roughly tied him up.

Rugal sneered, unimpressed by Kellans passive demeanor.

Look at you thinking you can save anyone with your pathetic skills.

What a joke! Their eyes met, and Allison instantly understood.

playing weak to throw

casual tone, she chimed in, This

a mess coughs up blood

family might

his fist

his eyes as he sized Kellan

the expensive Patek Philippe watch on Kellans wrist, he greedily tore it

for you,

enough cash, maybe Ill let you live, Rugal muttered, tying Kellan to a chair and placing him directly across from

one last glare, Rugal swaggered off, the watch in hand, no doubt

door slammed shut, and darkness swallowed the room once

at Kellan once

the game

would you show up here, of all places, and alone? His sickly demeanor melted away, replaced by the cold, calculating man she knew

Im the decoy.

police are already tracking us, but they need more time to set

was brief

lifeline, the

Well, she said, understanding.

our own until

locked eyes with

people at your disposal, you couldve

Because youre worth

the way he said it made

see her own reflection in

saved me… and

just maybe you can cure my grandmother, he added softly, breaking eye

And we are friends.

calm, masking the truth

was here

held his gaze a beat longer, mulling

was about his

That would explain everything.

and said, These guys? Just

to show up for another three